Back in the Carhartts for this Friday. I don’t believe I’ve paired them with the Pinkish RL Button Down yet, so let’s do that and use the Navy coloured unbranded Italian Silk Tie. I’ll go with the Classic Navy Blazer and use a Black Belt and Loafers. The little Transfer Spring came in for the New Departure Coaster Brake on the Colson Tandem, so I finished overhauling that. It’s wild riding it solo from the back.

Grabbed my charcoal brown ghosted plaid suit I had made in January 2014. Went with a white shirt and a paisley silk tie and a paisley wool pocket square. Shamrock cufflinks, Pantherella socks, shell cordovan Alden tassels (1982), Ernest Borel automatic watch from 1940’s Working on projects from home after a 6:30 meeting this morning.

A quick walk to drop my youngest to school and call into the local cafe (Moker Bean Cafe) for my daily Java. I grabbed a different flat cap today, and not the usual blue cap. I think it works very well with the tie, plus there is still some blue accents to work in with the suit. Anyway have a terrific day everyone. Todays outfit consists of; M.J. Bale Ballard Suit in True Blue made from a Super 110’s Merino wool cloth Charles Tyrwhitt Semi-Cutaway Collar Egyptian Cotton Prince Of Wales Check Shirt in Lilac Purple Trent Nathan Balanced Striped Tie in Light Brown. This is one of five thrifted items I own. OTAA Silver Shining Tie Clip OTAA White Pocket Square with rolled Blue edges Anson Cognac Strap on a Classic Buckle with a Curve in Gunmetal Brixton Brood Snap Cap in Oatmeal and Charcoal houndstooth White Howlite is a stone commonly known for promoting calm, tranquility, and patience. Whiskey Glasses Socks, another prize from The Watch Bros Ecco CityTray Slip-On in Cognac SOTD - Mancera Red Tobacco, it is bold, sweet-spicy tobacco fragrance built around cinnamon, saffron, and smoky tobacco, with a big, syrupy vanilla/amber dry-down and a touch of woods. Loud and very long-lasting WOTD - Erebus Ascent 41 Blue MoP, such a stunning watch.

The last work day of May. It's been a great month for the company and we finished strong with on-time delivery of a complicated project - the best kind. June will be a life-altering month with my eldest son graduating from high school, community college, all events within a week of each other. My youngest is feeling quite sad from it all, as he loves spending time (and deeply reveres) his older brother. As a father, I am blessed to have two boys, 4.5 years apart, who absolutely love each other, enjoy spending time together, have not had an argument in years, and now already recognize how Logan going away to college will change their relationship forever. I've been working with my younger son to understand that this is a part of how they will be for the rest of their lives, so figuring out how to still engage with each other meaningfully while living apart is just the next phase of their relationship. One, that if he works at it, will be just as rewarding as what he has now. And yeah, that breaks my heart a little too, but this is the role of the father and I heartfully take it on. So... with that emotional roller coaster, it's time for... the purple Oxfords! When I brought them out yesterday to set up today's outfit, my wife looked at me and groaned a bit. I told Nathanial that these shoes will be his when I finally pass away. After my wife said, "they are going in the coffin with you", he said, "no way - I'm totally getting them!" That's my boy! Today's outfit has a total outfit cost-per-wear of $103.39. Use your items well, keep them well maintained, and your outfits will be incredibly valuable every time you wear them. Today's outfit is a deliberate study in purple tonal harmony—a sophisticated vest-and-tie combination perfect for internal video conferences with out-of-state employees, plus an in-person meeting at the Torrance Office. • Shirt — DS-031 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A lilac Burlington Weave Prince of Wales Check dress shirt in classic fit with French cuffs and a point collar (5.75" spread). The subtle check pattern adds visual depth without overwhelming the camera, while the lilac base sets the purple theme for the entire outfit. Cost: $55.07 | Wears: 5 | CPW: $11.01